HC Deb 05 July 1951 vol 489 c245W
Mr. Bossom

asked the Minister of Food if he will ensure that the distribution of golden syrup is made more even in view of the difficulty in obtaining it in certain parts of Kent in recent months.

Mr. Webb

My inquiries show that retailers in Kent are getting their entitlement of golden syrup. There are, however, bound to be shortages from time to time; although twice as much golden syrup is being distributed for domestic consumption as before the war, the demand is still not being met in full, and we cannot, unfortunately, increase production until more sugar is available.